N717EW — 2012 Wiggins Edward AIR BOSS
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026
N717EW appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 001
- Manufacturer
- Wiggins Edward
- Model
- AIR BOSS
- Year
- 2012
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Subaru All Mdls A/b
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to obtain adequate familiarization with gyroplane operations before attempting a flight test of the recently completed gyroplane, which resulted in his failure to maintain control during the accident flight.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2012 Wiggins Edward AIR BOSS).
- Feb 23, 2018deregistered — Wiggins Edward
Frequently asked
- Has N717EW been in an accident?
- Yes. N717EW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N717EW?
- N717EW is a 2012 Wiggins Edward AIR BOSS (rotorcraft), serial number 001.
- Has N717EW been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N717EW (CEN12FA619) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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